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Overview

What is government, and why is it necessary?

What purposes should government serve?

You may feel you want to know more about how the world is organized politically. Where do you begin? Exploring World Governments identifies and explains different systems of government and their social, political, economic, religious, and cultural effects within each structure's confines. This series examines each government's impact on neighboring nations and the global community. Along the way, you'll learn how leaders gain and keep control and how they are replaced. You'll also discover some of the key figures involved with each form of government and how they influenced history. This series takes complex government concepts and delivers them in easy-to-read text. It's the perfect way to start Exploring World Governments.

This title examines an important historic event, building the Panama Canal. Readers will learn about
the historic quests to find a pathway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, France's pursuit in building a canal, and the United States' first trials ...

This title examines an important historic event - the 2010 rescue of the Chilean miners.
Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history of mining in Chile and the San José mine, the accounts of individual miners and rescuers, the rescue plans ...

Essential ViewpointsEssential Viewpoints examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the
issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument.Essential LibraryBiographies, historic events, and current debates are all an essential part of the curriculum. Readers ...

D-Day 1944 The fall of the Berlin Wall 1989 The Boston Marathon bombing 2013 For
better or for worse, these extraordinary events changed the world. Essential Events offers a behind-the-scenes look at crucial moments of world history. Read about revolutions, ...

Essential Viewpoints examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue
as well as the numerous sides of each argument.Biographies, historic events, current debates, and social issues are all an essential part of the curriculum. Readers ...

Essential Events explores historic happenings around the globe and how those events have sculpted societies,
the sciences, and politics.Biographies, historic events, current debates, and social issues are all an essential part of the curriculum. Readers can meet these research needs ...

Essential Viewpoints examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue
as well as the numerous sides of each argument.Biographies, historic events, current debates, and social issues are all an essential part of the curriculum. Readers ...

Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your
chair! Start your international tour in France, land of the Eiffel tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Loire valley, world-famous cuisine, and so much more. ...